PSY6208 Introductory placement and case analysis (clinical neuropsychology)

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

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   Become familiar with the format of oral presentations suitable for a number of different audiences;

2. 2

   Become able to participate confidently in case discussions;

3. 3

   An improved ability to formulate hypotheses, select appropriate tests, interpret findings, integrate findings to respond to referral questions and formulate a management plan for a variety of neuropsychological referrals;

4. 4

   Become more informed about current issues in the field of clinical neuropsychology;

5. 5

   Developed sufficient rapport with staff members to seek assistance when it is required during later years of the course;

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   Acquired an understanding of the context of the delivery of the service and the particular function it serves to the individual and the community at large;

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   Developed an appreciation of the competing demands on service delivery and the range of issues which impact on service delivery;

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   Become proficient in establishing rapport with patients, administering and scoring the commonly used intellectual, diagnostic and personality tests, integrating the results and providing appropriate oral and written reports;

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   Developed an understanding of the functioning of a multi-disciplinary team and the role of its various members;

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    Build knowledge and introductory skills in ethics, legal and professional issues relevant to clinical practice.